What you get here at Ballyfin – along with a restoration achievement to marvel at and a level that is genuinely deluxe – is an authentic experience and genuine hospitality in one of the country’s most beautiful grand houses

A gloriously unapologetically luxurious hotel

Feels like a house party out of Downton Abbey

To someone who has seen her fair share of hotels and resorts, Ballyfin stands alone.

Five star treatment from the moment you arrive.

"The attention to detail has been awesome"

Ballyfin is a gem of a grand country house hotel

"A 221-year-old manor set in the foothills of the Slieve Bloom mountains, triumphantly opens as Ireland's most opulent hotel"

"Is there any more exciting hotel opening this year?

"The hotels central location-halfway between Dublin & Shannon - makes it an ideal stopping point for travellers bound from the capital to the southwest coast"

"In a league of its own, it should put Ireland on the radar of that most sought-after class of tourist - those who want the very best and are willing to pay for it"

For the truly special occasions in life, it is a huge addition to the luxury country house market in Ireland. It is the price of perfection and it's worth it"